Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge neon. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the contact's vehicle crashed into the rear of the preceding vehicle. The air bags did not deploy without warning. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The manufacturer was contacted, but the call was forwarded to voicemail. The contact left a voicemail message. The failure mileage was 106,696.
2002 Dodge Neon airbags problems
22 complaints (13% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 38,364. 23 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 22
- of this car's complaints
- 13%
- typical mileage
- 38,364
- crashes
- 23
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Frontal13
- Frontal: sensor/control module2
- Side/window1
At what mileage
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Dodge Neon airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2002 Dodge Neon airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2002 Dodge Neon owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
2002 dodge, was in a front end collision and the front airbags didn't deploy. The hood was bent. Accident happen on the highway
At approximately 3:00 a.m. On a saturday the 4th of august I was involved in a rollover car accident in which I swerved to avoid a medium dog/coyote and my vehicle hit the ditch and rolled. My front airbags didn't deploy and I had to be transported by ambulance to the nearest hospital. I suffered a head injury as well as numerous body impact injuries from the crash. According to the report from the impound my engine was found 40 feet from my vehicle. My first concern was of course my airbags and why they failed to deploy.
My daughter was hit from behind in a 2002 dodge neon her air bags never deployed why?was there ever a recall?
My daughter was in a car accident with her 15mo old baby. A vehicle ran a red light and hit her vehicle making it spin around. The front of her vehicle was all smashed in. It was a head on collision. No airbags was inflated.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge neon. While driving approximately 5 MPH in the rain, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle traveling approximately 30 MPH in the parking lot. The contact then rear ended the preceding vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel prior to the failure. The contact sustained injury to her back. The police was not called to the scene. The vehicle was taken to an auto collision shop for repair estimates. The insurance company has not yet determined if the vehicle was completely destroyed. The failure and current mileages were 84,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge neon. The air bag cover came off and made it very difficult to hold the steering wheel. The cover was placed over the horn and caused the horn to sound. The contact lost control of the steering once and struck a curb. The dealer stated that the excessive heat loosened the trim piece. The manufacturer stated that the air bag cover was not covered under warranty and they would not be able to assist. The speed was unknown. The current mileage was 35,536 and failure mileage was 34,900.
I had a car wreck on may 3 @ 5pm the point of impact was around 25-30 MPH. My airbag didn't deploy and do to that I was thrown into my windshield which I cracked it. I had to go to the doctor for my injuries. I am only 4 foot tall and I sit too close to my steering wheel to begin with and in away I am glad that it didn't go off. But if I had a passenger with me they could of been hurt too. I also need to know how I can get a switch put in to turn my bags on and off.
Complaint received via e-mail." my daughter was involved in a rear end collision which was bad enough to cause the car insurance company to declare the vehicle repairs would exceed the value of the car, so it was totaled. The air bags did not deploy during this accident. Since this vehicle was totaled I by allstate insurance company dallas, tx region. *ak
While t-boning a vehicle consumer's front air bag did not deploy. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Questions about the 2002 Dodge Neon airbags
Does the 2002 Dodge Neon have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 22 complaints about the airbags of the 2002 Dodge Neon, 13% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2002 Dodge Neon airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 38,364 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Dodge Neon airbags?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Dodge Neon have bad airbags?
The Dodge Neon model years with the most airbags complaints are 1995 (105 complaints), 2000 (71 complaints) and 1996 (44 complaints).
Other 2002 Dodge Neon problems
Transmission 36Engine 33Electrical 25Body 21Brakes 18Suspension 15Lights 11Steering 6Tires 5Seat belts 4Acceleration 3Visibility 3Fuel system 2Locks 1Wheels 1
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